Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis implements stricter oversight on creation of religious orders
New law allows Vatican to closely monitor abuses and scandals in religious communities
Terrorism is escalating in its cruelty throughout Europe, Pope Francis says
Victims of terrorism not to be forgotten, pope tells general audience
Vatican clarifies Pope Francis’ remarks on ‘civil union’ for gay people
The Vatican said the pope’s comments do not pertain to Catholic doctrine regarding the nature of marriage
Pope Francis taking ‘small but concrete steps’ against corruption in Vatican
The pope said more changes are coming in the fight against financial corruption, which he described as a deep, recurrent problem in the Church
Pope Francis condemns attack on French church
The pope prays for all those affected by the attack “and that the people may react united, responding to evil with good”
Pope Francis expresses ‘sadness’ over death of Cardinal Fernandez of Malaysia
The pope expressed his gratitude for Cardinal Fernandez’s "faithful witness to the Gospel" and his "generous service to the Church"
Pope Francis invites faithful to persevere in prayer
Pope Francis reminded the faithful to persist in prayer “despite feeling sluggish” as “Jesus prays with us”
Pope wants Church to tend to ‘peripheries,’ says new Filipino cardinal
Cardinal-designate Jose Advincula of Capiz said the pope wants to show that people in far-flung places “are being attended to by the Church”
Pope Francis meets new papal nuncio to Manila
Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Charles John Brown apostolic nuncio to the Philippines on September 28
Where the Pope is coming from
Take note he is saying this as a pastor, without compromising anything about the Church’s understanding of marriage and family